Which of the following would be correct concerning the concentration of biomass (X). growth limiting substrate (S) and product (P) in a chemostat when the cells have been washed out?
Options
A. X,S and P will be zero
B. X,S and P can not be predicted for the above condition
C. X and P will be zero while S is equal to the substrate concentration in feed
D. None of the above
Correct Answer
X and P will be zero while S is equal to the substrate concentration in feed
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Options
A. the concentration of glucose in reactor 1 would be greater than that in reactor 2
B. the concentration of glucose in reactor 1 would be equal to reactor 2
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